silverdelange Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) Good Morning. I posted this topic in the Pest section but not getting any response. My apologies for double posting. Can anyone identify this guy? I found two bigger ones that were more orange brown with spots, almost like a ladybug, but took them off before I could snap a pic. This one is much smaller, probably a baby of whatever the other ones are. Friend or foe? Thanks. Edited September 22, 2020 by silverdelange Spelling.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakstein420 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Hey bro. Not sure what those little guys are. Have you noticed any markings on the leaves or any patches being eaten? Hopefully someone more knowledgeable will stop by and comment. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dank Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) Any pictures of the bigger ones, also how big, similiar to a ladybird? I think it could be part of the ladybug family, i would vote friend if there is no damage. Edited September 22, 2020 by Dank Added picture 4 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreX Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 i agree with @Dank it looks to me like some sort or lady bug, maybe one still developing its colours. At any rate, if its not making visible kak... then leave it be, it might be chowing the bugs that do cause kak 2 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverdelange Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 Thanks guys. There is no damage yet. The bigger ones looked a lot like the 7 spotted ladybird. Will keep an eye on them. Thanks a lot. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psylecta Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Yeah both are definitely ladybugs so no need to worry there, they like the king of bugmunchers so If these critters aren't already in abundance id suggest planting a few companion plants nearby to encourage more of them that way you'll dont have to worry about bugs infesting your grow/munching leaves as they'll clear out anything smaller than themselves - Indoor growers with spider mites commonly let these guys loose in growroom 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUltimateNoob Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Ladybugs and Praying mantises are nature's best predators against outdoor cannabis pests I feel.Spiders are also not bad but they weave webs on your tree. Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afternoon blazer Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 @Psylecta @TheUltimateNoob So are lady bugs like purchasable from somewhere? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psylecta Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 To be honest haven't the slightest clue, perhaps but i doubt it - try Google Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUltimateNoob Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 @Psylecta @TheUltimateNoob So are lady bugs like purchasable from somewhere? I have no idea bro... But, read this before you go buy somehttps://www.treehugger.com/why-you-shouldnt-buy-ladybugs-natural-pest-control-your-garden-4858779 Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ill_Evan Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 32 minutes ago, TheUltimateNoob said: I have no idea bro... But, read this before you go buy somehttps://www.treehugger.com/why-you-shouldnt-buy-ladybugs-natural-pest-control-your-garden-4858779 Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk Well snap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsyCLown Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 9 hours ago, afternoon blazer said: @Psylecta @TheUltimateNoob So are lady bugs like purchasable from somewhere? You can buy ladybugs, but not sure you can do so in SA. You can get swarskimites though, they're predatory mites and will eat some pests. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUltimateNoob Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Well snap Haha, yeah man, I was surprised as wellSent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Coast Vaper Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Sorry about the language I'm gonna be using bud's but here we are.Bee's are in danger of becoming a thing of the past. Fucking us, humans are the problem. Farming practices, hell we need it if we gonna keep feeding the masses but unfortunately to the harm it causes to the little things like bees, ladybugs, migrating bird's, parts of the UK otter's for fucks sake. Who would have thought. OK enough of the fowl, excuse the pun, language. That's a whole new thread.I rent on a veld and fynbos propagation farm and I notice how keeping growing whatever plant, as long as it is in harmony with nature, it attracts it's natural wildlife. We have little buck chowing on our lettuce, the falcon picking out the fattest gerbal, the owl hooting all night as it keeps the veld mice at bay, a bee colony and the occasional ladybug and other weird bugs.If you have space to move your plants outside when and if you can you should research plant friendly bugs. You would be surprised.As with our nursery, I'm trying to keep my grow as natural as possible, growing outdoors in the ground surrounded by useful herbs, veg and sacrificial plants. Indoors I'm on the search for the mother soil that needs no food. Saying that, indoors get moved outside as often as possible.Sorry for the rant,Keep it natural is what I'm trying.Sent from my DRA-LX5 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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